Timothy Jacob HudsonCan a Book Be Great if the Author Hasn’t Experienced What They’re Writing About?In an effort to both expand my writing skills and increase my presence on the internet, I’ve taken to answering a lot of questions on…Aug 22Aug 22
Timothy Jacob HudsonWriting Romantic Relationships: A Delicate Balance Between Time and GrowthWhen it really comes down to it, all stories are about relationships. Characters are defined by their relationship to other characters: who…May 13, 2022May 13, 2022
Timothy Jacob HudsonThe Delicate Art of Creating a Main Character That Isn’t “Too” ImportantOne of the hardest things to do in storytelling is disguise the meta nature of the art within the story itself: to spin a narrative that…Mar 30, 2022Mar 30, 2022
Timothy Jacob HudsonThe Fatal Flaw of Tying Stakes to Power LevelsNo matter what type of story you are telling, there has to be stakes. If there is nothing for the reader to feel tension over, there’s no…Dec 14, 2021Dec 14, 2021
Timothy Jacob HudsonCreating Characters With Real FlawsAnyone who knows anything about writing will tell you that compelling characters are supposed to have flaws. Real people have flaws, so…Oct 5, 2021Oct 5, 2021
Timothy Jacob HudsonBelieve It or Not, Having a Plan Can Hinder Your Ability to Write a Good StoryAs someone who has written upwards of 1.5 million words of fiction for online communities to enjoy at their leisure, it goes without saying…Sep 12, 2021Sep 12, 2021
Timothy Jacob HudsonWriting Fiction: The Details Don’t Matter as Much as You Fear They DoAre you someone who has constantly balked at the thought of writing something because you felt as though you weren’t good enough to bring…Aug 24, 2021Aug 24, 2021
Timothy Jacob HudsonFiction Writing 101: The Value of Being No OneThis is going to be a somewhat controversial opinion in writing. In fact, it’s far from concrete law in the realm of fiction. But…Aug 19, 2021Aug 19, 2021
